The list of quarterbacks who have thrown to Lions receiver Calvin Johnson reads more like a “Survivor” cast of unknowns than a list of NFL quarterbacks — Jon Kitna, J.T. O’Sullivan, Drew Stanton, Drew Henson, Daunte Culpepper, Dan Orlovsky and Shaun Hill. The only guy missing is Gary Hogeboom.

But the man they call Megatron has survived. He has been as his best when paired with oft-injured starter Matthew Stafford, a duo that should shine brightly this year, and help vault Johnson into the top spot among fantasy receivers.

TOP TIER

Though we believe Calvin Johnson to be the best fantasy options among wideouts, a different Johnson is likely to be the first off the board — Andre Johnson. The Texans’ top target is a beast, but we don’t like any wide receiver in the first round. And chances are Roddy White also will be gone before someone selects Calvin. If Megatron is still there late in the second, you’ve got yourself a steal.

SECOND TIER

We prefer Hakeem Nicks in the third round to Greg Jennings, Vincent Jackson or Larry Fitzgerald. Too many targets in Green Bay hurt Jennings. Fitzgerald should improve on last year, but not to the level of his Kurt Warner days. Jackson is intriguing if he slips a round, but not enough recent history to bump him ahead of the others.

DeSean Jackson is too inconsistent, and overvalued in rounds 3-4. Reggie Wayne appears on the downturn, and we worry about the health of his quarterback, Peyton Manning (neck). We envision Dez Bryant stealing catches and scores from Miles Austin. And we need Dwayne Bowe to prove last year was no fluke, likewise Tampa Bay’s Mike Williams. We like Mike Wallace, but don’t like his third-round draft position. Among these, take the one who slips the farthest, likely Bowe in the fifth or sixth round.

One of our favorite value picks is Santonio Holmes if he slips into the sixth round. This is also where you should be able to nab Dez Bryant. Assuming Jeremy Maclin has overcome his mysterious illness, he provides good value in the middle rounds.

The Saints spread the ball around far too much to rely on any of their receivers, including Marques Colston.

Brandon Lloyd should post big numbers early, until QB Kyle Orton is pulled once the Broncos fall out of contention.

THIRD TIER

If you get trapped in rounds 7-8 and have to take a receiver, and all above are gone, Anquan Boldin is your best option. We don’t want Brandon Marshall, Steve Johnson or Sidney Rice. We’re skeptical about Chad Ochocinco. Kenny Britt is a good get if he slips into rounds 8-9, but that is a rare occasion.

We gladly will take a flier on Carolina’s Steve Smith in Round 9, especially if we miss out on Mario Manningham in

Round 8.

We’re never high on rookie receivers, but if you’re intent on drafting one, take Falcons rookie Julio Jones over A.J. Green, who is surrounded by a chaotic collection of incompetence in Cincinnati.

THE REST

When filling out your roster, go five deep at either running back or receiver, whichever is your weakest position. If you’re looking for a fifth receiver deep, try someone from the Rams. Our favorite is Mike Sims-Walker, but don’t be afraid of Donnie Avery or Danny Amendola — both of whom may go undrafted.

Malcom Floyd and Hines Ward are safe picks late. And Plaxico Burress should provide some touchdowns.